Free Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Unit Study

Out of all the read-alouds my kids and I have shared, the Harry Potter series has, by far, been one of our absolute favorites. Today, I’m so excited to be sharing with you this:

Free Harry Potter Unit Study

(Quick note: While these activities can be used any way you wish, for your convenience, I’ve included the related chapter for each activity. And for those of you type-A thinkers- like me- I’ve also included the subject areas each activity covers. Please, I beg you, don’t try to do every single thing I’ve suggested. You’ll drive yourself crazy. With that being said, enjoy!)

-Dudley ruined all of his expensive presents in a very short time. Why do you think he didn’t take care of them? Look up the definition of stewardship. (Ch.3; Character, Life Skills, Language Arts)

-Harry’s letter was addressed to “The Cupboard Under the Stairs.” Are letters really addressed that way? Write a letter to a friend or family member, address it, and send it. Don’t forget a stamp! (Ch.3; Language Arts)

-Draw a comic strip depicting the letters whizzing out of the fireplace, or act it out. (Ch.3; Art, Drama)

-It’s Harry’s birthday! Bake him a cake. (Ch.4; Life Skills, Social Studies)

-“Gallopin’ Gorgons!” and “Gulpin’ Gargoyles!” are examples of interjections. Make a list of at least ten more. Be creative! (Ch.4; Language Arts)

-What would Hagrid’s responsibilities be as gamekeeper? Would you like that job? Why or why not? (Ch.4; Social Studies)

-Dragon legends have been found worldwide. Read some together. (Ch.5; Language Arts, Social Studies)

-What is alchemy? Research it and give an oral report. (Ch.6; Science, Language Arts)

-Hogwarts is separated into “Houses”- Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Make up your own Houses. What would the characteristics of the students in each of your Houses be? (Ch.7; Critical Thinking, Character)

-Design logos for each of your Houses. (Ch.7; Art)

-Write an essay about which Hogwarts House you’d like to be in and why. (Ch.7; Language Arts, Critical Thinking)

-Hogwarts has 142 staircases. If each one has 12 steps, how many steps are there altogether? (Ch.8; Math)

-Draw a step-by-step progression of a desk turning into a pig (Prof. McGonagall’s trick). (Ch.8; Art)

-Write an essay about what you think the childhood of someone in a wizarding family was like. (Ch.9; Language Arts)

-Hermione tried to learn how to fly by reading a book about it. Why do you think that some things are better learned by experience than by books? (Ch.9; Critical Thinking)

-Using a shoe box, make a diorama of a Quidditch match being played. (Ch.10; Art)

-If Harry had Quidditch practice 3 times a week for 8 weeks, what was the total number of practices he had to attend? (Ch.10; Math)

-Read the description of the troll in the dungeon aloud to your children. (Repeat it more than once, if necessary.) Have them draw the troll exactly as it is described. If you have more than one child, compare their drawings. How close are they? (Ch.10; Listening, Language Arts, Art)

-Hagrid wore a moleskin overcoat, rabbit fur gloves, and beaverskin boots. Research animal trapping and the history of the fur trade. (Ch.11; History)

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Author: Shelly Sangrey

I'm Shelly, a Christ-following, homeschooling Mom of eleven children ( okay, not ALL children. My oldest is 23.) I met my husband right after graduation, and we've been together ever since. Though my life can be hectic at times... okay, ALL the time, I wouldn't change it for anything.
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Thanks for such a wonderful list of activities linked with the different subjects. You always have very interesting, inspiring and enjoyable posts. I look forward to reading and watching them. As a homeschooling mum of 9 years I still enjoy new ideas and inspiration. Thanks again.